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Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign
Did you ever notice the political signs posted around town on little plots of land that are actually part of the roadway?
I see them on some of the most traveled roads. The intersection of Providence Hill and North Broadway is a perfect example. There is a traffic island that is land that belongs to...WHO EXACTLY???? Can't really tell, can you? Especially since the street used to be there!!
But Fred Childs has his sign right on that little island by one of the busiest intersections. And of course Mr. Child's sign is right next to a sign supporting Article 23 – what an amazing coincidence!
I would like to point out that there are signs on "no man's land" all around town that should be removed. They are basically on the town Right of Way (ROW). Isn’t our Road Agent responsible for maintaining roads including the removal of any hazards? These signs are hazardous and in many cases block the view of cars trying to pull onto a very busy street.
Last year, they were really bad. There was one at the corner of my property that I never authorized so I took it down. The little plot of land the sign was on is not "privately owned" because the corner of my lot has an iron stake about 10' from the pavement. So I knew this sign was posted on the Right of Way. Basically, on town controlled land. And I know the town can't allow political signs on town property. I found it odd that nobody ever asked me about it or complained about it when I took it down – especially when it was so obvious that my property was the only private property abutting where the sign was posted. Somebody was pretty arrogant to put it there in the first place.
If it is not already a law on the books, I will support a Citizen petition next year abolishing the posting of political signs on any town Right of Way.
In the meantime, take a look at all of the street corners and look very closely. The corner of Atkinson Academy and East Road is another suspicious one. The signs sure don't help visibility pulling onto East Road - what a hazard!
When in doubt, ask the abutter if they authorized the sign to be posted there. I would bet the signs are not legally posted and can and SHOULD be rightfully removed.
I bet some people really appreciate me pointing this out. Have a nice day.
Couldn't be anymore than the truth.
ReplyDeleteThe signs that are at the intersection of maple and acadamy av, they block the view of the driver so you can't see traffic. I was so agrivated, i wanted to just get out of my car and take down the sign, but with the poice station across the street, i chose not to take it down...And i want to thank Fred Childs for putting up the sign for arcticle 23(the one next to his sign). It was confusing enough with every article getting moved around on the ballot, so with Mr. Childs putting up the "Yes on 23", I will remember to vote NO!
Is it a war or just a placement game. Don't let a sign be mistaken as a vote. It's hard to say no to the chief. Just think of it this way, Remember when you couldn't wait to get your first brand name item and after you finally did it wasn't what you expected. It didn't feel right, it did't have the qualitity that you thought, it wasn't what you expected, actaully you were very disappointed. I think it is time for a no name selectman with no ties and no connections. The signs mean nothing I know the Atkinson voters will do the right thing and vote for who will do the best for the town. Let's get the town on the right track.
ReplyDeleteAs a "little old lady" I have watched our town's politics for years, and I am shocked at how long time officals and residents have acted in recent years.
ReplyDeleteFred and Phil your behavior over the last 3 years has been dispicable! I won't vote for either of you ever again, and it was a mistake to vote for you last time. And to have Fred trying to pass article 23 so that he can be a selectman, is every bit as bad as voting on your own raise. Dispicable!